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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
7
Fred Blanding lauds Ty Cobb for hitting with impartial vigor, saying Cobb can overpower any pitcher when he chooses. He contrasts Cobb with Jackson and notes Warhop or Bender pose challenges for Jackson, implying Cobb’s skill is unmatched by many pitchers.
Walter Tealy backs 18 year old Matis as a future regular for the Giants pitching staff. Bugs Malla is known for curves and early promise as Matis impresses with staff potential. Owner Dug plans to send Catcher Joe Wally to Western Canada league while Oscar Jones may join Portland Coast league. Bud Melver wins Kelowna debut over Seattle’s Williams 1 to 0.
A testimonial from W. H. McCroy of Seattle endorses Electra Vita for rheumatism in ankles knees and arms describing relief and overall benefit. An offer invites readers to mail a coupon for a free 96 page illustrated book about the treatment with pictures and explanations and a free test and consultation.
University of Wisconsin women pitchers unveil the hesitation drop as a new twister. Forty four of 144 tryouts make the class teams at the state university. They use standard balls, play by regular rules, and occupy their own ball grounds with male spectators barred.
In New York on May 12 Willie Ritchie the lightweight champion earned a $10,000 guarantee plus 50 percent and travel and training expenses after prompting a Milwaukee bout with Charley White. He had previously earned 40 percent of a $40,000 purse against Wolgast and beat Harlem Tommy Murphy in San Francisco.
The column’s jumbled notes reveal a mix of boxing, baseball and college sports stories. It mentions Tom Jones taking Jess Willard abroad after a recent win, Chicago university Stagg Field stands costing 45000 dollars, and London blocking a Langford Smith bout amid mediation talks.
Snowy Baker sails from San Francisco to Sydney aboard the Sonoma and closes on an agreement with Bob McAllister. Meanwhile Joe Mandot and Freddie Welsh are slated for a May 26 ten round bout in New Orleans. Leach Cross heads to San Francisco for a late month clash with Red Watson. Pat Dorian boxes Jim Burner to a four pound draw at Snohomish.
Hob Moha defeated Frank Mantell in a ten round bout held last night in Milwaukee. Philadelphia to Bermuda power boat race starts June 6 from Philadelphia covering 734 nautical miles.
Genevieve Hendricks, a Wisconsin Madison junior and Pi Beta Phi member, rolled a 226 to set a record in the Intercorority Bowling league. The high mark stands as one of the top scores by a woman in the United States.
The Giants edged toward a hollow win as Tacoma fielders belted the ball and pitchers were consistently hit hard. Beattie went the distance for the win while Dell and Kraft shared pitching duties for Tacoma in a 9 to 1 final.
Judge W W McCredie outlines a plan to dissolve Portland from the Northwestern league and form an eight club circuit with teams in Walla Walla North Yakima Pendleton Baker Everett Bellingham Centralia. The goal is a Class D Portland affiliate under a merged league system to cut expenses and expand play.
Lee Magee, star of Seattle and now with the St. Louis Nationals, was knocked down by a punch from Sweeney during a Chicago at St. Louis game yesterday. The incident followed a quarrel, Magee hit the canvas on the mound in a tense moment.
Gilbert Gallant heads to Hoston today where he has a May date lined up for a 12 round bout. The opponent options include Mattie Baldwin or Eddie Murphy, offering a high stakes cross country boxing matchup.
An article warns the public about disease spread through touch and shared items like towels cups and door handles. It notes wash basins and hotel tiger bowls as risky and mentions minimal state bans on public towels and cups. The Brendel Co offers free medical advice with paid medicines at 117 Yesler Way.
The Boston Nationals started Bill James, ex Seattie, in the seventh inning yesterday. James yielded one hit over two innings as New York defeated Seattle 8 to 6.
Graduate Manager Ralph Horr and Coach Hiram Conthear arranged for a three race program on Lake Washington next Friday. The main event features Washington and California at 6 30 p m. The freshman varsity race starts at 4 30 p m and the Vancouver Boat Club varsity boat club goes at 5 p m.
Yesterday's scores show Seattle defeating Tacoma 9 to 1 while Victoria and Portland split 4 to 2. Vancouver and Spokane tied at 6, with Vancouver holding 18 692 and Seattle 18 16 643 in the standings. Plank recalls a historic line about learning to pitch, invoking Gettysburg as a metaphor for old skills.
Romeo Hagen known as the fighting baker faces Chi Preston tonight in Ho quiam Washington in a six round boxing match. Hagen headlines the card with Preston opposing him in the main event.
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